thugs
Example Sentences
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His “total peace” proposal aimed to make similar agreements with the National Liberation Army, or ELN, and like-minded thugs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
"They began organising traffic and clearing the markets, removing the street vendors who were blocking the roads. We felt protected from thugs and thieves."
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
Braxton: Gaitok’s “eureka” moment when he recognizes the thugs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2025
Sometimes the best way to show leadership is to just say no, especially to bullies, thieves and thugs.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
He does not seem to have known what he was in for, possibly because he viewed the Inka as a gang of rustic thugs.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
